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Spring 2012 Pediatric Symposium Series
Spring 2013 Pediatric Symposium Series Title

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You are invited to join us for these exciting CME courses designed with a particular emphasis on providing state-of-the-art information pertinent to the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of the most prevalent conditions encountered in your practice.


Objectives

These half-day CME courses are designed to provide pediatricians, family practice physicians, and allied health professionals with state-of-the-art developments in pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties. Sessions will focus on advances in diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered issues in pediatrics.


The courses reflect the ongoing commitment of Children's Hospital Central California to advance the educational development of medical professionals who serve children.

Schedule and Speakers Title

8:00-9:00 A.M.

Andrew Mower, MD

Neurology

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Management of Epilepsy

9:00-10:00 A.M.

Linda Copeland, MD, BCBA

Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics

 

Topic
Help Across the Spectrum: Early Identification and Intervention for Developmental Delays and Autism Spectrum Disorders

10:00-10:15 A.M.

BREAK

10:15-11:15 A.M.

Aga Lewelt, MD

Physiatry and Rehabilitation Medicine

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Pediatric Sports Injuries

11:15-12:15 P.M.

John Moua, MD

Pulmonology

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Chronic Cough

12:15-1:30 P.M.

LUNCH

Schedule and Speakers Title

8:00-9:00 A.M.

Gaayana Raju, MD

Urology

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Pediatric Office Urology

9:00-10:00 A.M.

Jon Oda, MD

Orthopaedics

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Sports Injuries in Kids

10:00-10:15 A.M.

BREAK

10:15-11:15 A.M.

Jennifer Crocker, MD

Physiatry and Rehabilitation Medicine

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury

11:15-12:15 P.M.

James McCarty, MD

Infectious Disease

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Valley Fever in Children

12:15-1:30 P.M.

LUNCH

Schedule and Speakers Title

8:00-9:00 A.M.

Andrew Mower, MD

Neurology

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Management of Epilepsy

9:00-10:00 A.M.

Sahar Barayan, MD

Nephrology

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Typical and Atypical (HUS)
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

10:00-10:15 A.M.

BREAK

10:15-11:15 A.M.

Nedim Cakan, MD

Endocrinology

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Diabetes Mellitus in Children

11:15-12:15 P.M.

Esequiel Rodriguez, MD

Urology

Children's Hospital Central California

Topic
Pediatric Office Urology

12:15-1:30 P.M.

LUNCH

Schedule and Speakers Title

8:00-9:00 A.M.

Paul Lebby, PhD

Neuropsychology

Children’s Hospital Central California

Topic
Concussion Management

9:00-10:00 A.M.

Andrew Mower, MD

Neurology

Children’s Hospital Central California

Topic
Management of Epilepsy

10:00-10:15 A.M.

BREAK

10:15-11:15 A.M.

Linda Copeland, MD, BCBA

Developmental/Behavorial Pediatrics

 

Topic
Help Across the Spectrum: Early Identification and Intervention for Developmental Delays and Autism Spectrum Disorders

11:15-12:15 P.M.

Nedim Cakan, MD

Endocrinology

Children’s Hospital Central California

Topic
Diabetes Mellitus in Children

12:15-1:30 P.M.

LUNCH

Children's Hospital Central California

Pediatric Clinical Symposium Registration

Free registration includes all symposium materials, continental breakfast, plenary session and lunch.

For more details, contact Irene Mueller or Brooke von Ah at programs@childrenscentralcal.org or 559.353.6621.

 

May 4, 2013 - Bakersfield

 

May 18, 2013 - Madera

 

Registration By FAX
559.353.7296

 

Registration By Mail
Children's Hospital Central California
ATTN: Irene Mueller
Mailstop PC 20
9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, CA 93636-8762


Continuing Medical Education CreditCME

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Children's Hospital Central California is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Children's Hospital takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

 

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT As a CME Provider accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA), Children's Hospital Central California works to ensure independence from commercial influence in its educational activities. Our aim is to present objective, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information that is based on appropriate clinical evidence representing best medical practices. All planning committee members, staff, and faculty participating in Children's Hospital Central California medical education programs are required to disclose commitments to, and/or relationships with, pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers or distributors, or others whose products may be considered to be related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Faculty must also disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in the course of their presentation. Financial relationship disclosures are made known to the audience prior to the presentation.

 

In September 2012, Children’s Hospital earned accreditation with commendation as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) from the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ). Only an estimated 5 percent of CME providers accredited by the IMQ in the state of California achieve this high level of recognition. accreditation


As an organization accredited for continuing medical education (CME), Children's Hospital Central California fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations. Should a participant be in need of accommodations, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance.


For information on other CME offerings from
Children's Hospital please refer to our website: www.ChildrensCentralCal.org

 

 

 

 

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